Friday, December 13, 2013

Photo Gallery Cuckoos mountabubirds.blogspot.com

Cuckoos--Cuculiformes- Cuculidae

The family Cuculidae includes cuckoos, roadrunners, and anise. These birds are of variable size with slender bodies, long tails, and strong legs. Many are brood parasites. About 21 species occur in India.


Asian Koel  Eudynamys scolopaceus   Mt. Abu


Asian Koel  Eudynamys scolopaceus-female   Gir 


Asian Koel  Eudynamys scolopaceus- female   Mt. Abu


Common Hawk-Cuckoo.   Mt. Abu
Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis   - Adult Mt. Abu

Large Cuckooshrike Coracina macei macei  Gir Guj


Pied Cuckoo Clamator jacobinus Took this snap on an extremely foggy day. Mt.Abu



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